Alexander McQueen: The Life and Legacy

Alexander McQueen: The Life and Legacy
Daphne Guinness (Foreword), Judith Watt (Author)
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Harper Design (27 Aug 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 006228455X
ISBN-13: 9780062284556

A retrospective of Alexander McQueen s groundbreaking work and a salute to his artistry, Fashion Visionary showcases the revolutionary world of McQueen,from his graduate collection at Central Saint Martins to the designs created just days before his untimely death, and finally his ideas carried on through Sarah Burton, including the royal wedding dress. Fashion darling. Rebel. Pioneer. A master of tailoring, yet a designer who was unapologetically provocative. Fashion historian Judith Watt has interviewed many of McQueen s inner circle and collaborators, giving a full behind-the-scenes view of how McQueen lived and worked, and his muse and confidante Daphne Guinness provides the foreword. Alexander McQueen: Fashion Visionary traces the designer's ascent to becoming one of the world's most respected couturiers and a global brand - a story marked by celebrity friendships, unrestrained creativity, theatrical fashion shows and, ultimately, tragedy. The chronological organization allows the reader to understand McQueen's most seminal collections and the progression and underlying themes of his ideas, from the East End to Givenchy and back again. This book is dedicated to McQueen's work and talent, and exhibits not simply visually electrifying fashion images, but also reveals the deep reservoir of the designer's imagination.